What Makes Golden Gate Park a Great Place?
As large as it is, Golden Gate Park is very easy to find. It is accessible by almost a dozen bus lines, as well as automobiles, bikes and pedestrians. The north and south sides of the park, consisting of 3.5 miles of park frontage on each side, are most easily penetrated by pedestrians and bicyclists, which decreases the congestion and noise of auto traffic. A main east-west artery in the park is also closed to cars on Sundays and holidays when the road is flooded with bikers, walkers, runners and rollerbladers. This road brings one within close walking distance of all the major attractions in the park, yet traffic does not dominate. A planned underground parking garage beneath the museums will eliminate parked cars from the park’s surface, yet maintain access for museum-goers. Crime is relatively low and the grounds and facilities are well-maintained and clean. Historic and unique buildings tend to enhance their surroundings. The Conservatory of Flowers is the oldest structure in the
